Special Events for Seniors
in Mississauga Area
February 2015

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Programs for Older Adults in Mississauga - FREE

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Super Bowl Party

Sunday, February 1, 2015 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Beating the Winter Blahs
by Dr. Aoife Earls, ND

Monday, February 2, 2015 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Older Adult Centre
Circle of Friends

Wednesdays, February 4 and 11, 2015 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library
presents:
Contemporary Polish Cinema

"The Mole (2011)"
"Kret" (original title)

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 6:30 pm

Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library

Twitter and Pinterest Basics

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm

The Riverwood Conservancy

Nature Walk with Dave Taylor

Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 8:30 - 10:00 am

The Incredible World of Bugs

The John G. Powers Exhibit
Presented by Orkin Canada

Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday, February 6, 2015 - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Come visit a spectacular exhibit of hundreds of insects collected from around the world.

Location: Sheridan Centre Mall
2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario L5K 1T9 Canada
Just north of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)
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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library

Keeping Track of Birds
by Steven Price, Bird Studies Canada

Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 7:30 - 8:30 pm

In partnership with the Royal Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Science (RCI).

Free Science Lecture: Birds, Bytes and Breakthrough Technology presented by Steven Price, BSc, MSc, President, Bird Studies Canada.

In the field, people can now record plant and animal sightings in real time with their smart phones. At the same time, emerging radio tracking technology known as "motus" (from the Latin for "motion") is transforming bird migration research. Together, these open the door to new "citizen science" and exciting discoveries in both the academic and recreational realms, key to conserving birds and all wildlife.

Admission: FREE. Registration is NOT required.

For more information, please call Sciences & Business Department 905-615-3500 ext. 3589. Central Library, Green Space West (2nd Floor).

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Phone: 905-615-3200
Fax: 905-615-4447

Sponsored by the City of Mississauga - Leading today for tomorrow, Ontario Canada. Education. Recreation. Information. Culture.

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Lorne Park Library

"Catch Me If You Can (2002)"

Friday, February 6, 2015 - 2:00 pm

Rated: PG-13, 141 min - Biography | Crime | Drama - 25 December 2002 (USA)

Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Jeff Nathanson (screenplay), Frank Abagnale Jr. (book), Stan Redding (book)
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken

Plot Summary from IMDb. "New Rochelle, the 1960s. High schooler Frank Abagnale Jr. idolizes his father, who's in trouble with the IRS. When his parents separate, Frank runs away to Manhattan with $25 in his checking account, vowing to regain dad's losses and get his parents back together. Just a few years later, the FBI tracks him down in France; he's extradited, tried, and jailed for passing more than $4,000,000 in bad checks. Along the way, he's posed as a Pan Am pilot, a pediatrician, and an attorney. And, from nearly the beginning of this life of crime, he's been pursued by a dour FBI agent, Carl Hanratty. What starts as cat and mouse becomes something akin to father and son." ~ Written by jhailey@hotmail.com.

Watch Trailer: Catch Me If You Can Trailer. YouTube, 2:30 min.

Admission: FREE. Registration is not required.

For more information, please call 905-615-4845.

Location: Lorne Park Library - City of Mississauga Public Library Branch
1474 Truscott Drive, Mississauga ON L5J 1Z2 Canada
(South of the Queen Elizabeth Way [QEW] and East of Southdown Road)
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Phone: 905-615-4845
Email: library.info@mississauga.ca

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International Centre

Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP)
Consultation Meeting

Mitzi Hunter, MPP

Friday, February 6, 2015 - 4:00 - 5:30 pm

The Associate Minister of Finance, Minister Mitzie Hunter, is having community consultation meetings across Ontario to get the input of community members on the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP). One of those consultation meetings will be taking place in Mississauga and it is an opportunity for you to appear at the meeting to add your voice to the conversations.

Mitzie Hunter is the MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood and is responsible for pension reform.

If you are able to attend the meeting, please RSVP directly to invitations.fin@ontario.ca.

CARP Mississauga encourages CARP members from your Chapter to attend the meeting, representing CARP and your local CARP Mississauga Chapter 35!

CARP's Position on the ORPP:
● CARP is in support of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) as it is aimed to provide greater retirement pension security for all working Ontarians.
● The ORPP should aim to provide retirement security for as many people as possible but in particular, the middle-income earners.as most middle-income workers do not have access to a pension plan.
● The ORPP should have the features of CARP's long-proposed Universal Pension Plan:
      1) is independent of government or single employers;
      2) uses existing enrolment and administration mechanisms (specifically mandatory enrolment);
      3) is professionally management with low fees;
      4) is large enough to ensure stability; and
      5) has portability with predictable benefits.
● Low-income earners should have the option to join the ORPP but governments must address the financial burdens that it would have on low-income earners.

Read CARP's original Pension Reform Paper.

Location: International Centre
6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E8 Canada
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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Build Invincible Immunity
by Susan Stephens, RHN

Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 10:00 - 11:30 am

Complimentary.

Instructor: Susan Stephens, RHN

Are you SICK of being SICK? Do you want to MURDER the person that says, "I've ONLY been sick ONCE in the last 10 years!" Do you find that one night of no sleep, one candy bar or one altercation, causes your immune system to crash and burn? Is it impossible to abolish that thick, white, coating on your tongue that you secretly scrape off every morning? Have you been fighting off that same pesky virus for 2 months straight? If so, then this class is for you.

Come and learn the Eastern approach to discover: The importance of addressing lungs and large intestine when it comes to immunity - Eliminate Candida overgrowth, Sinusitis, Asthma, Bronchitis, Mucus, Sarcoidosis, Auto-Immune Disease, and most of all - constipation! - How to treat acute versus chronic illnesses! 5 foods to avoid when sick. An elixir for invincibility. Why allowing grieving, sorrow and letting go are key to healing. How herbal remedies (JING tonics) and medicinal mushrooms modulate the immune system and are the best thing for auto-immune.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Phone: 905-712-8402

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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library

Effective Tax Strategies

In partnership with
Chartered Professional Accountants Canada

Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Confused by the ever-changing tax laws? Learn to be proactive in your tax planning and record-keeping with this free session. Find out about reducing income subject to taxes, maximizing deductions, and using all allowable tax credits. Sign up today!

In partnership with Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (CPA).

Resources:
● Tax Tips from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
● Tax Alerts from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Beware of phishing schemes; Don't buy into illegal tax protester schemes; Be cautious of participating in a gifting tax shelter scheme; Protect yourself! Warning: Claiming false GST/HST refunds is a crime and will result in serious consequences; Beware of telephone and email scams.
● Canadian Income Tax and RRSP Savings Calculators from TaxTips.ca.
● Canadian income tax rates for Individuals - current and previous years from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
● Personal Income Tax Brackets and Tax Rates in Canada from TaxTips.ca.
● Forms and publications from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
● The Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsman (OTO) works to enhance the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) accountability in its service to, and treatment of, taxpayers and benefit recipients through independent and impartial reviews of service-related complaints and systemic issues. You can Submit a Complaint Online, by Mail, or by Fax.

Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

To register, call Mississauga Central Library, Sciences & Business Department: 905-615-3500 ext. 3589.

Location: Meeting Room CL4, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Phone: 905-615-3200
Fax: 905-615-4447

Sponsored by the City of Mississauga - Leading today for tomorrow, Ontario Canada. Education. Recreation. Information. Culture.

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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library

Saturday Board Games

Saturdays, February 7 and 21, 2015 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Come out and play! Alternate Saturdays. Volunteers are on hand to teach you all rules and strategies.

In partnership with Solid Board Gamers.

Admission: FREE

For more information, contact Mississauga Central Library at 905-615-3200, or email: info.library@mississauga.ca.

Location: Ground Floor Program Room, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Phone: 905-615-3200

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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library
Presents:

Winter Family Movie Matinee
"ParaNorman (2012)"

Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 2:30 pm

Admission: FREE. No food or drinks allowed in the auditorium.

Rated: PG, 92 min - Animation | Adventure | Comedy - 17 August 2012 (USA)

Director: Chris Butler, Sam Fell
Writer: Chris Butler
Stars: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz

Plot Summary from IMDb. "In Blithe Hollow, the outcast boy Norman Babcock lives with his father Perry, his mother Sandra and his teenage sister Courtney. Norman is considered a freak by his schoolmates since he speaks to the dead, including his grandmother who watches horror movies on television with him. However nobody believes that Norman has this ability besides his friend Neil.

Norman's deranged uncle Mr. Prenderghast meets Norman and tells him that he must protect Blithe Hollow from a witch's curse. Soon Mr. Prenderghast dies and his ghost explains to Norman that he should get his book and perform a ritual in the witch's grave. Norman finds the book - a fairytale - and then goes to the seven graves where the men who condemned the witch are buried. However, Norman is interrupted by the school bully Alvin, and the dead arise and invade the town. Soon Norman has a dream and finds that the witch is the girl Agatha that was sentenced to death in 1712 due to her medium ability. Now Norman needs to convince Agatha that her revenge is making her the same as those who killed her." ~ Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazi .

Watch Trailer: ParaNorman | Official Teaser Trailer [HD]. YouTube video: 1:36 min.

For more information, please call 905-615-3500 or ask staff at any of the Information Desks at the Central Library or visit the Library's website at www.mississauga.ca/library.

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Sponsored by the City of Mississauga - Leading today for tomorrow, Ontario Canada. Education. Recreation. Information. Culture.

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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Women, Weight and Hormones
by Dr. Alison Danby, ND

Monday, February 9, 2015 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Complimentary.

Instructor: Dr. Alison Danby, ND

Are your hormones impacting your health and weight? Do you gain weight around the midline? Do you experience cravings? Do you have brain fog or cloudy thinking? Do you find your memory slipping? Do you have hot flashes or sleeping problems? Do you suffer from low energy? Do you have a hard time losing weight? Do you experience mood swings? If you answered YES to any of the above, this workshop is designed for you!

Join Dr. Alison Danby, ND to get a clear understanding of how your hormones impact your weight. How stress and cortisol alter weight gain for women over 30 and learn how balancing your hormones slow down your aging process!

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Phone: 905-712-8402

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“A New Vision for Aging”

CARP Mississauga Chapter 35
Monthly Community Meeting
at Chartwell Robert Speck

Monday, February 9, 2015 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

FREE … everyone welcome…

NEW LOCATION: January to June 2015 will be at: Chartwell Robert Speck Retirement Residence.

Plenty of FREE parking underground. You may park in any spot without a Room Number. Early birds please stop at the front door and get a FOB.

Street parking on the West side of Robert Speck Parkway after 6 pm.

AGENDA:
● Welcome to the meeting - Barry Everatt, CARP Mississauga
● A bit about Chartwell Robert Speck - Carolyn Cunningham
● “The Great Backyard Bird Count” - Emily Rondel, Bird Studies Canada, Royal Ontario Museum
● “A Revolutionary Sale of Goods Process” - Adam Gordon, Maxsold Inc.
● Exhibitors with valuable information for your life
● 50-50 draw for cash, proceeds to the Food Bank
● DOOR PRIZES!
● Arrive at 6:00 pm for a TOUR of Chartwell Robert Speck

For further info, contact:
● CARP Mississauga Chapter
● Phone: 647-974-6808
● Email: CARPMississauga@gmail.com

Location: Chartwell Robert Speck Retirement Residence
100 Robert Speck Parkway, Mississauga ON L4Y 2X3 Canada
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Phone: 289-633-2153 or 905-501-9922

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The Riverwood Conservancy

Fly Tying Workshop

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

The Riverwood Conservancy and the Izaak Walton Fly Fishing Club are pleased to invite the public to a workshop on fly tying. Use your creative talents to make your own fly. The “fly” we are talking about is used to catch fish but they also make great hat or lapel.

Meet at Chappell House at 7:00 pm.

Cost: FREE

Register online at TheRiverwoodConservancy.org. Contact Brian Packham at 905-279-5878. Email: marketing@theriverwoodconservancy.org

Location: Riverwood - Chappell House
4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga ON L5C 2S7 Canada
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URL: http://www.TheRiverwoodConservancy.org
Phone: 905-279-5878

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Aluminum Wiring: Debunking the Myths

Free Home Safety Seminar

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm. FREE

Birnie CurrentSAFE will partner with Mississaugas Fire Services to host this free home safety seminar on how to deal with potential hazards of residential aluminum wiring. This seminar will also feature a presentation on fire prevention and escape plans by Michele Allen, Fire & Life Safety Educator at Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services.

Michele Allen

See Tim Birnie's article: Aluminum wiring – a fire waiting to happen? "Aluminum wiring presents potential hazards that homeowners need to understand in order to protect their homes and their families ... Although warnings have been issued by regulatory bodies in both Canada and the U.S., many homeowners remain unaware of the potential dangers. Aluminum wiring itself is not a problem, but there are issues when it comes to how it is used and maintained. For instance, aluminum wiring oxidizes at termination points much faster than traditional copper wiring, resulting in electrical arcing and overheating without proper maintenance. That means every plug, switch and junction box could be a fire waiting to happen."

See also: Aluminum wiring in residential installations from Electric Safety Authority (ESA). "... purchasers or owners of homes built from the mid 1960’s until the late 1970’s with aluminum wiring are finding that many insurers will not provide or renew insurance coverage on such properties unless the wiring is inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary and this work is inspected by ESA and a copy of the certificate of inspection is provided to the insurer ... Some homes may have a mixture of aluminum and copper wiring ... Aluminum wiring itself is safe and if proper connections and terminations are made ... there should be no problems with the aluminum wiring installation."

Attendees can register online at ismyhomesafe.ca or call 1-855-569-1818.

For more information, please contact: Gordon Green, JAG Communications, 905-581-4971.

Location: Garry W. Morden Centre (GWMC)
7535 Ninth Line, Mississauga, ON L5N 7C3 Canada
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Anti-Terrorism Town Hall Meeting

Streetsville Legion Branch 139

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

MP Brad Butt invites you to attend an anti-terrorism town hall meeting that he is hosting at the Streetsville Legion at 101 Church Street from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Registration will begin at 7:00 pm.

The town hall meeting is in line with new legistration, Bill C-51, Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015, that was introduced on Friday, January 30, 2015. Bill C-51 will better protect Canadians from the evolving threat of terrorism and help keep our communities safe. The world is a dangerous place and as most brutally demonstrated by last October's attacks in Ottawa and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada is not immune to the threat of terrorism.

"The highest responsibility of our Government is to help keep Canadians safe and our country secure. The international radicalist movement has declared war on Canada. The measures introduced today will strengthen and proterct the rights of Canadians against those of radical terrorists who seek to destroy the very principles which make Canada the best country in the world in which to live."

The proposed legislation includes a comprehensive package of measures that will:
● criminalize the advocacy or promotion of terrorism offences in general;
● counter terrorist recruitment by giving our courts the authority to order the removal of terrorist propaganda online;
● enhance the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)'s powers to address threats to the security of Canada while ensuring that courts maintain oversight;
● provide law enforcement agencies with enhanced ability to disrupt terrorism offences and terrorist activity;
● enhance the Passenger Protect Program by further mitigating threats to transportation security and preventing travel by air for the purpose of engaging in terrorism;
● make it easier for law enforcement agencies to detain suspected terrorists before they can harm Canadians and to toughen penalties for violating court ordered conditions on terrorist suspects;
● enable the effective and responsible sharing of relevant national security information across federal departments and agencies to better identify and address threats;
● ensure that national security agencies are better able to protect and use classified information when denying entry and status to non-citizens who pose a threat to Canada; and,
● provide witnesses and other participants in national security proceedings and prosecutions with additional protection.

On February 3, 2015, Jason Kenney, Conservative MP for Calgary Southeast, has started the Petition: Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015. "Unlike the CBC article below, our Government has never hesitated to call jihadi terrorism what it is. As the events of recent months have made clear, the international jihadist movement has declared war on Canada and our allies because they hate our society and the values that make us strong.

Sign this petition if you agree that Parliament should pass Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015, as quickly as possible to give law enforcement agencies the enhanced ability to detect and prevent terrorism offences and terrorist activity, and give national security agencies the ability to prevent foreigners who pose a threat to Canada from coming to Canada or obtaining Canadian citizenship."

If you would like to register for this town hall meeting, please call MP Brad Butt's office at 905-812-1811 or email him at Brad.Butt.C1@parl.gc.ca.

Location: Streetsville Overseas Veterans' Club RCL Branch 139
101 Church Street, Mississauga, ON L5M 1M6 Canada
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Bird Watching Hikes
at J.C. Saddington Park

Hosted by Riverwood Conservancy

Wednesdays, February 11 and 25, 2015 - 8:30 - 10:00 am
March 4 and 18, 2015 - 8:30 - 10:00 am
April 1, 2015 - 8:30 - 10:00 am

Join renowned birder Luc Fazio for a series of bird watching hikes in Mississauga. Bring Your binoculars. Great for families, new birders and experienced ones alike!

Cost: FREE. All Ages.

Location: J.C. Saddington Park
53 Lake St, Mississauga ON L5H 1G5 Canada
(At the foot of Mississauga Road, Port Credit)
Information for GPS: Latitude: 43.54684 Longitude: -79.58495
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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Yoga 101 for All Levels
by Stephanie Fasulo

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 10:00 - 11:30 am

Complimentary.

Instructor: Stephanie Fasulo

Whether you are a yoga-pro or interested in trying it out, stop in to learn from the expert, Stephanie Fasulo. Learn how to make yoga a part of your everyday life! Be sure to bring your own mat, towel and water.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Phone: 905-712-8402

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Lorne Park Library

Customer Appreciation Day

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 12:00 - 8:00 pm

Please join Lorne Park Library for this Customer Appreciation Day.

3D Printer Demonstration, Children's Activities, Face Painting, Wii Station, Refreshments and more!

For more information, please call 905-615-4845.

Location: Lorne Park Library - City of Mississauga Public Library Branch
1474 Truscott Drive, Mississauga ON L5J 1Z2 Canada
(South of the Queen Elizabeth Way [QEW] and East of Southdown Road)
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Phone: 905-615-4845
Email: library.info@mississauga.ca

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Evergreen Retirement Community

Valentine's Couples Lunch

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 1:00 pm

An invitation to couples who have been married over 50+ years! You are invited to a special Couple Valentine's 50+ Anniversary Luncheon at Evergreen.

Door prize for a weekend getaway!

Please call 905-502-8882 to RSVP as space is limited.

Location: Evergreen Retirement Community
820 Scollard Court, Mississauga ON L5V 0A1 Canada
(NW corner of Mavis and Eglinton)
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Phone: 905-502-8882

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Evergreen Retirement Community

Happy Hour Wednesday

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Evergreen Retirement's Window's Bar is the place to be for 2 for 1 cocktails. Complimentary appetizers served with the purchase of a cocktail. So come and relax and enjoy live entertainment while you sip on your favourite beverage.

Please call 905-502-8882 to RSVP as space is limited.

Location: Evergreen Retirement Community
820 Scollard Court, Mississauga ON L5V 0A1 Canada
(NW corner of Mavis and Eglinton)
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Phone: 905-502-8882

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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library
presents:
Contemporary Polish Cinema

"Wonderful Summer (2010)"
"Cudowne lato" (original title)

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 6:30 pm

Note: All Polish films in this series are restricted to persons 18 or older.

Rated: NR, 92 min - Comedy | Drama | Romance - 11 February 2011 (Poland)

Director: Ryszard Brylski

Writers: Wojciech Lepianka, Agata Nowak

Stars: Katarzyna Figura, Aldona Jankowska, Marek Kasprzyk

Plot Summary from IMDb. "Kitka was just a little girl when she lost her mother. Now, in her late teens, she makes her first life choices. Her grandfather, her father and even her late mother are determined to help the adolescent girl. However, suffering from the family trauma and in constant conflict with each other, they themselves seem to need help. They do not make it any easier for Kitka so the girl decides to take matters into her own hands. She embarks on a series of funny adventures, meets a number of strange characters and experiences first romantic entanglements. Eventually, everything ends wonderfully well, and the literal sense of the word wonder is not to be forgotten in this context." ~ Written by Anonymous.

Watch Trailer: Cudowne lato zwiastun filmu. (In Polish). YouTube video, 1:35 min.

Watch Trailer: Wonderful Summer Trailer. (With English subtitle). Vimeo video, 1:15 min.

In partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto. All films are shown in Polish with English subtitles. All films are restricted to persons 18 or older.

Admission: FREE. Registration is not required.

For more information, contact the Arts & History Department at 905-615-3200, ext. 3660.

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Why Do I Have the Thyroid Symptoms
Even Though I've Been Told My Thyroid Is Fine?
by Nadia Saleem, ND

Image by Mary Green

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Complimentary.

Instructor: Nadia Saleem, ND

Thyroid disease is heavily on the rise, and alarmingly, it is undetected and undiagnosed. Many suffer from symptoms associated with thyroid dysfunction, such as low energy, fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, poor memory, etc. Join Dr. Nadia Saleem, ND as she discusses the surprising "normal" things that are affecting our thyroids, the latest testing methods, and the powerful steps you can take towards correcting your thyroid function.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Phone: 905-712-8402

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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library

Ten Healthy Habits of Financial Management

In partnership with
Chartered Professional Accountants Canada

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Get ready to examine ten healthy financial habits that will improve the way you manage your finances. Sign up for this free information session. Can you afford to miss it?

In partnership with Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (CPA).

Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

For more information and to register, please call Mississauga Central Library, Sciences & Business Department: 905-615-3500 ext. 3589. Email: library.sciences@mississauga.ca.

Location: Meeting Room CL4, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Phone: 905-615-3200

Sponsored by the City of Mississauga - Leading today for tomorrow, Ontario Canada. Education. Recreation. Information. Culture.

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Antarctica Travel Presentation

at the Boulevard Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Lola Stoker, a long time member of the Boulevard Club and travel specialist and co-owner of Cruise Holidays | Luxury Travel Boutique, is sponsoring an Antarctica Travel Presentation at the Boulevard Club.

David Tanguay, specialist in travel to Antarctica, will speak to you about the 7th continent from Quark Expedition. The evening will feature discussion on the various ways one can visit Antarctica, including Crossing the Circle, sailing the Drake, flying the Drake, and what not to miss when there - following in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton to South Georgia Island, the Shetland Islands, the Falklands, Cape Horn, and of course viewing the epic wild life on this last continent!

Light refreshments will be served. Free parking with RSVP.

If you are a CARP Mississauga Member, you are invited to this free presentation at the Boulevard Club on Lakeshore Boulevard. As the Boulevard Club is a private members club, please contact Lola Stoker at 905-602-6566 or at LStoker@cruiseholidays.com to RSVP for this event.

Location: The Boulevard Club: Toronto Private Sports and Social Club
1491 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Canada
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Credit Valley Horticultural Society

Meeting with Guest Speakers Judy Zinni and Heinke Thiessen

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 8:00 - 9:30 pm

The Credit Valley Horticultural Society meets at the South Common Community Centre, Arbour Green Room at 8.00 pm.

This month’s speakers are Judy Zinni and Heinke Thiessen who will describe the Gardens of Ireland with photos and stories from their vacation last year. This is sure to be an informative and entertaining evening.

Visitors and new members warmly welcomed (non members $2.00).

For more information, please visit www.creditvalleyhort.ca or call 905 822 1606.

Location: Arbour Green Room, South Common Community Centre
2233 South Millway, Mississauga ON L5L 3H7 Canada
(Intersection of The Collegeway and Erin Mills Pkwy)
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URL: http://creditvalleyhort.ca
Phone: 905-822-1606

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CARP Valentine's Luncheon
at Living Arts Centre

Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Cost: $20 per person.

To reserve your seat, please call Rose Bilak at 416-889-7673, or Email: rose.bilak@sympatico.ca

Location: Hammerson Hall, Mississauga Living Arts Centre
4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 4B8 Canada
(Across from Square One Shopping Mall)
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Phone: 647-739-0305

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Palisades on the Glen

Speed Dating for Seniors

Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Sorry, event cancelled (shortage of participating men!)

This Valentine’s Day, honour your heart. Share yourself with others who seek the fellowship of friends. Come out and participate in this very unique social event where you can meet and socialize at the same time.

Wine and Chocolates for everyone!

Please RSVP with Concierge at 905-820-8210 by Monday, February 9, 2015.

Underground Parking available for your convenience.

Location: Palisades on the Glen
1665 The Collegeway, Mississauga, ON L5L 3S7 Canada
(On the grounds of the historic Glenerin Inn in Mississauga)
Phone: 905-820-8210
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The Great Backyard Bird Count

Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 16, 2015

The GBBC is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society with partner Bird Studies Canada and is made possible in part by sponsor Wild Birds Unlimited.

The annual 4-day event in February (February 13-16, 2015) was launched in 1998 in North America. This year will be the third year that it is global.

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) kicks off on Friday, February 13, and runs through Monday, February 16, 2015. Anyone, anywhere in the world can count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count and enter their sightings at www.BirdCount.org. The information gathered by tens of thousands of volunteers helps track the health of bird populations at a scale that would not otherwise be possible.

In 2013, the Great Backyard Bird Count shattered records after going global for the first time, thanks to integration with the eBird online checklist program launched in 2002 by the Cornell Lab and Audubon. Participants reported their bird sightings from 6 continents, including 110 countries and independent territories. About 34 million birds and 4,258 species were recorded - more than one-third of the world's total bird species documented in just four days.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a great way for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with nature and make a difference for birds. It's free and easy. To learn more about how to join the count visit www.birdcount.org and view the winning photos from the 2013 GBBC photo contest. See also: 2015 Prizes.

Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time.

Don't know a robin from a blue jay? No problem! Visit this guide to help with bird identification.

Here's how the count works: Simply tally the numbers and kinds of birds you see for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count. Make your best estimate of how many birds you saw of each species. You can count from any location, anywhere in the world! And it's free!

If you are new to the count, first register online then enter your checklist. If you have already participated in another Cornell Lab citizen-science project, you can use your existing login. Enter your list(s) online at gbbc.birdcount.org. Put in a new checklist: for each new day, for each different location, for the same location, same day, if you counted at a different time of day.

● How to get started
● To create an account
● To register for the count
● To submit your observations

Note: Look for the “Submit Observations” tab on the Great Backyard Bird Count (or eBird) website. You can start entering bird lists at midnight local time on the first day of the count, anywhere in the world. Go to GBBC Instructions: HOW TO COUNT THE BIRDS: Easy as 1-2-3! for detailed instructions.

This free, family-friendly educational activity is loads of fun and supports bird conservation! You can make a difference for birds by counting the birds in your neighbourhood. For more information, email Canadian GBBC Coordinator Kerrie Wilcox at gbbc@birdscanada.org.

Location: Your own backyard, local parks, nature reserves, or wherever birds happen to be.

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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Cholesterol: Friend or Foe?
by Janet Jacks, Goodness Me! Founder

Friday, February 13, 2015 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Complimentary.

Instructor: Janet Jacks, Founder of Goodness Me!

The information on statin drugs, nutrition and cholesterol levels is overwhelming. We are taught to fear cholesterol, but is it really something to fear? Janet Jacks, founder of Goodness Me! Natural Food Market, will explore what cholesterol really is, and the role it plays in the human body and your health. Join Goodness Me! to learn about the impact of cholesterol on neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, dementia, and Alzheimer's, as well as on heart disease, and how nutrition can have an impact on all of these conditions.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Phone: 905-712-8402

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The Riverwood Conservancy

Family Fun Day
Version of Hot Chocolate and Wild Birds

Saturday, February 14, 2015
9:00 - 10:00 am, 10:00 - 11:00 am, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Riverwood's resident naturalist and volunteers for a special Family Day version of Hot Chocolate and Wild Birds. Meet at the MacEwan Field Station. Bring your children or grand-children and together enjoy an indoor program, making bird treats. Then go outside to hand-feed the chickadees along the trails. Afterwards, come back inside and warm up with hot chocolate.

All materials will be provided. The only requirements are warm clothes, boots and adult supervision at all times.

Cost: FREE

Contact Brian Packham at 905-279-5878. Email: marketing@theriverwoodconservancy.org. Website: TheRiverwoodConservancy.org

Location: MacEwan Field Station, Riverwood Convservancy
4190 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga ON L5C 2S7 Canada
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Directions
URL: http://www.TheRiverwoodConservancy.org
Phone: 905-279-5878

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Seedy Saturday Mississauga

Unitarian Congregation

Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Seedy Saturday 2015 - Seedy Saturday Mississauga - Supporting You to Grow Your Own!!

Interested in gardening? Come and meet vendors selling organic vegetables / garden seeds, get involved with and learn from various organizations and experts, enjoy the Valentine Organic Cafe, and attend one or more of the nine FREE informative workshops throughout the day, starting at 10:00 am.

The 9th Annual Seedy Saturday in Mississauga will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a community event, with no admission charge, sponsored by Seeds of Diversity Canada, Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga, Greening Sacred Spaces and Mississauga Master Gardeners.

This year, the focus is on growing your own vegetables (as well as beautiful gardens), since prices have certainly increased. Even if you have a sunny balcony or patio, you can grow tomatoes and herbs that will delight and be a fraction of the market cost.

If you are a seed saver, two Seed Exchanges will be offered by Seeds of Diversity and Mississauga Master Gardeners. Ensure your seeds are clearly identified. Heritage and organic seeds will be available from local vendors.

Free gardening advice will be offered by Mississauga Master Gardeners, along with nine workshops and a diversity of vendors offering information and supplies.

The All Day Valentine's Café offers a menu of delicious home-made and healthy foods.

Workshops:
● How to Build a Fusion Garden by Gino Piscello, Region of Peel
● Maximizing Production in Small Spaces by Kyla Dixon-Muir, Development Coordinator, Riverdale Meadow Community Garden
● Your Green Yard - Gardening and Landscaping with Native Plants by Melanie Kramer, Credit Valley Conservation
● Growing Your Own Vegetable Seedlings at Home - Hands-on educational workshop by Bonnie Scott, Urban Agriculture Program Coordinator, Ecosource
● Edible Gardening - Guide on Organizing and Planning a Year 1 Garden by Donna Lang, Faith and the Common Good. Workshop includes a case study for a community garden with volunteer Gina MacKenzie, Morningside High-Park Presbyterian Church
● An Inch of Skin - Seeds for the Mind and Your Health by Colleen Lowe, Enfleurage Organics
● Vermicomposting 101 - How to Let Worms Eat Your Garbage - How to set up, maintain and harvest your own vermicomposting system by Cathy Nesbitt, Cathy's Crawly Composters
● Tree Caching - Learn how to identify trees in winter by their silhouettes or bark by Alice Casselman, ACER founder, and Kathryn Chin, Planting for Change Project Lead
● The Honeybee is a Creature of Love. In honour of Valentine's Day, Oliver Couto, from The Bee Shop, will present how the honeybee is a model in Nature of a superior form of love. How the dance of honeybee results in amazing fruits, vegetables and berries.

See Events for details of Workshop Locations and Times, Vendors and Exhibitors.

For more information, contact Carole Berry at 905-790-6983 or by email: carole.berry@rogers.com.

Location: Unitarian Congregation
84 South Service Road, Mississauga ON L5G 2R9 Canada
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URL: www.Suucm.ca

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Addressing the Root Cause of Hypothyroidism
and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
by Dr. Sachin Patel, DC, CFMP

at Huron Park Recreation Centre

Image by Mary Green

Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ~ FREE

Presenter: Dr. Sachin Patel, DC, CFMP

This FREE event is an incredible 90 minute information session for those suffering from Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Dr. Sachin Patel will be presenting the latest evidence based information in a simple and highly actionable way.

Leave with lots of great information and tips on how to improve your current approach.

The information presented will be life changing and empowering. You will be given an immediate action plan to regain your health and vitality. You can use this approach to complement your medication or to help you uncover some of the underlying mechanisms that are causing your thyroid problems.

Topics include:
1. How lifestyle affects thyroid function and hormone metabolism.
2. What nutrients the thyroid needs to work properly.
3. How digestion impacts the thyroid and how to correct it.
4. How stress impacts the thyroid and what you can do about it.
5. The best type of exercise for thyroid patients, and much, much more.

Dr. Sachin Patel, DC, CFMP is the Co-Founder of Thyroid Bootcamp, a Functional Medicine Provider, as well as an Author and Speaker.

For more information, please contact: The Living Proof Institute - 77 City Centre Drive #501, Mississauga ON L5B 1M5 Canada. (905) 267-8568.

Location of Presentation: Huron Park Recreation Centre
830 Paisley Blvd. West, Mississauga, Ontario L5C 3P5 Canada
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Phone: 905-615-4820

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Streetsville Musicorp Inc.
24th Annual Mississauga Seniors' Valentine's Tea

"From Justus With Love"

Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 2:00 - 4:00 pm ~ FREE

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"From Justus With Love" 24th Annual Mississauga Seniors Valentine's Tea February 14, 2015

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of entertainment and refreshments, compliments of JUSTUS.

This concert and tea, held at Eden United Church, is open to all seniors in Mississauga. There will be door prizes.

Tickets are limited, so please call Barb Schoenbeck at 905-814-9802, early to reserve your tickets.

You can always count on a Justus show being entertaining! You will want to sing along to your favourite tunes.

Justus is the performing membership of The Streetsville Musicorp Inc. (SMC). Justus was founded in 1975 by Gary Clipperton, a Streetsville resident, High School teacher and accomplished musician, who was recognized as the Mississauga Music Council Musician of the Year - 1983.

Based in the village of Streetsville, in the heart of Mississauga, Ontario, SMC is a registered non-profit charitable organization, affiliate of the City of Mississauga and member of the Mississauga Theatre Alliance and the Mississauga Arts Council. SMC fosters musical talent through the SMC Awards in Music, a program to assist students in continuing their musical education. Justus continues to promote music through various performances.

February 14, 2015 is former Mayor Hazel McCallion's 94th birthday. Perhaps she may attend this event. Visit: Biography of Mayor Hazel McCallion.

Hazel McCallion, Mississauga's former legendary Mayor, "has been one of our greatest advocates; with her support, recognizing us as ambassadors of Mississauga, we have been received with open arms both within our community and on our travels. It is with great pride that we continue to represent Mississauga and Canada, sharing our commitment and love of music with as many others as possible." ~ Info from The Streetsville Musicorp Inc. (SMC).

Location: Eden United Church
3051 Battleford Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 5Z9 Canada
View Map Tel: 905-824-5578

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The Erinview by Sifton

Valentine's Open House

Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Join Erinview Retirement Residence for a glass of champagne and tasty chocolate-dipped strawberries while enjoying live entertainment with the Sparklettes. Tours available.

Complimentary.

Reserved seating. To RSVP, please call 905-823-6700.

Location: The Erinview Retirement Residence by Sifton
2132 Dundas St. West, Mississauga ON L5K 2K7 Canada
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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library
Presents:

Winter Family Movie Matinee
"Firehouse Dog (2007)"

Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 2:30 pm

Admission: FREE. No food or drinks allowed in the auditorium.

Rated: PG, 111 min - Action | Comedy | Family - 4 April 2007 (USA)

Director: Todd Holland
Writers: Claire-Dee Lim, Mike Werb, Michael Colleary
Stars: Josh Hutcherson, Bruce Greenwood, Bree Turner

Plot Summary from IMDb. "Rexxx, Hollywood's top canine star, is best known for his extreme athletic abilities and diva-like demeanor. He gets lost and is reluctantly adopted into a shabby firehouse. He teams up with a young kid Shane Fahey who is ditching science class to get the station back on its feet." ~ Written by Anthony Pereyra.

Watch Trailer: Firehouse Dog - trailer HHHQ . YouTube video: 1:55 min.

For more information, please call 905-615-3500 or ask staff at any of the Information Desks at the Central Library or visit the Library's website at www.mississauga.ca/library.

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Sponsored by the City of Mississauga - Leading today for tomorrow, Ontario Canada. Education. Recreation. Information. Culture.

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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Nutrition and Mental Wellness
by Natasha Decarie, RNCP

Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Complimentary.

Instructor: Natasha Decarie, RNCP

Join Holistic Nutritionist, Natasha Decarie, as she shows you how food can support brain health, and common areas of concern, such as anxiety, depression, focus and memory!

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Phone: 905-712-8402

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50th Anniversary
National Flag of Canada Day Poster

(In Ottawa) Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 10:30 am ~ FREE

Family Day

at YMCA Mississauga

Monday, February 16, 2015 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm ~ FREE

Family Day

at Living Arts Centre

Monday, February 16, 2015 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm ~ FREE

Monday, February 16, 2015 - 12:00 - 4:00 pm ~ FREE

Older Adult Centre

Diabetes Clinic

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - FREE

The Riverwood Conservancy

Local Solutions for a Changing Climate

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Winter Zoomer Fair

presented by
CARP Mississauga and Sheridan Centre

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:00 am - 2:00pm ~ FREE

If you are a Zoomer, a Boomer or a caregiver, Sheridan Centre is the place to be on Wednesday, February 18th from 10 am to 2 pm.

Draws, Deals and Discounts!

Over 40 exhibitors from local businesses and non-profit organizations catering to the 45+ age group will be set up to offer information on services and activities of interest to this age group:
● Range of city of Mississauga and Region of Peel Services
● Travel agencies
● The Mall Walking Club
● Home Healthcare
● Retirement Residences
● Health products and services
● Real estate
● Volunteer opportunities
● Estate planning, and much more

Many exhibitors have product giveaways and draw prizes. Check with individual exhibitors for giveaways and ballots.

Several Mall Stores offer discounts and specials for the day. Pick up a discount sheet and enter to win a $100 Shopping Spree gift card when you stop by the Sheridan Centre table to learn about the Mall Walking Club.

The Zoomer show is presented in partnership with the Mississauga Chapter of CARP. For a list of participants and for exhibitor information, email info@sheridancentre.ca or visit www.sheridancentre.ca and click on Zoomer Fair under Mall Events (accessible closer to event date).

For more information, contact Jenifer Sim at 905-822-0344. Website: www.sheridancentre.ca. Email: jsim@bentallkennedy.com.

To learn more about CARP, visit the CARP website at www.carp.ca.

Location: (Mall Aisles), Sheridan Centre Mall
2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario L5K 1T9 Canada
Just north of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)
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For further information:
Contact: Murray Etherington, Chairman CARP Mississauga Chapter
Phone: 905-824-0919
Email: murrayetherington@yahoo.com

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FREE Movie Screening of Cyber-Seniors

at Streetsville Kinsmen Senior Centre

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm ~ FREE

You are invited to a FREE movie screening of: Cyber-Seniors!

Following the journey of senior citizens as they discover the world of the Internet through the guidance of teenage mentors.

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

FREE Admission. FREE Parking.

Limited seating available! Please contact cyberseniorsteam@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

Cyber-Seniors Documentary - Official Trailer. YouTube video, 2:39 min.

Sponsored by:

● Paul Cutajar
     
MASTER-Accredited Senior Agent / Seniors Transition Specialist
RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc. Brkg, 905-399-7285
RealEstate4BabyBoomers.com
MoveWithPaul.com

● Rosanna Penilla-Bharucha
     
Certified Professional Consultant on Aging/Executive Director
Retire At Home Services, 647-779-3565
rosannapb@retireathome.com
www.retireathomemississsauga.com

● Laurie Usypchuk, BSc MSc MBA CAD
     
Certified Senior Move Manager Zoomer Staging Specialist
Love This House, 416-949-1195
laurie@lovethishouse.ca
www.lovethis house.ca

Movie Screening Location: Streetsville Kinsmen and Senior Citizens Centre
327 Queen Street South, Mississauga ON L5M 1M2 Canada
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Senior Citizens Centre Phone: 905-824-0025

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Evergreen Retirement Community

Lunch and Bowl

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Come in from the cold and enjoy a fun day of 5 Pin Bowling at Evergreen Retirement's state of the art bowling alley, plus enjoy lunch in Evergreen's retro 50's Diner. A chance to meet new people, and at the same time get some exercise.

Please call 905-502-8882 to RSVP as space is limited.

Location: Evergreen Retirement Community
820 Scollard Court, Mississauga ON L5V 0A1 Canada
(NW corner of Mavis and Eglinton)
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Phone: 905-502-8882

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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library
presents:
Contemporary Polish Cinema

"The Winner (2011)"
"Wygrany" (original title)

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 6:30 pm

Note: All Polish films in this series are restricted to persons 18 or older.

Rated: NR, 111 min - Drama - 18 March 2011 (Poland)

Director: Wieslaw Saniewski
Writer: Wieslaw Saniewski
Stars: Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos, Grazyna Barszczewska

Synopsis from IMDb. "Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of (Janusz Gajos) a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love." ~ Written by emilia_skaros.

Watch Trailer: Wygrany - zwiastun (The Winner - Trailer). YouTube video, 2:07 min.

In partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto. All films are shown in Polish with English subtitles. All films are restricted to persons 18 or older.

Admission: FREE. Registration is not required.

For more information, contact the Arts & History Department at 905-615-3200, ext. 3660.

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Improving Arthritis Pain Naturally
by Rita Mustafa, RNCP, R.Ac.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Complimentary.

Instructor: Rita Mustafa, RNCP, R.Ac.

Over 4.6 million Canadian adults (one in six Canadians aged 15 years and older) report having arthritis, most of whom don't realize how much nutrition can improve the way they feel. Join Rita Mustafa, Holistic Nutritionist and Acupuncturist as she discusses natural approaches to inflammation, pain, stiffness.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Phone: 905-712-8402

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Lorne Park Library

Sit and Knit

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Join this "Knit Along" group every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Ask for your FREE pattern at the desk.

Bring your own supplies. All ages welcome.

Admission: FREE

For more information, please call 905-615-4845.

Location: Lorne Park Library - City of Mississauga Public Library Branch
1474 Truscott Drive, Mississauga ON L5J 1Z2 Canada
(South of the Queen Elizabeth Way [QEW] and East of Southdown Road)
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Phone: 905-615-4845
Email: library.info@mississauga.ca

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Mississauga Chinese Business Association (MCBA)

Chinese New Year Greetings Reception

Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 12:00 - 2:00 pm

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Chinese New Year Greetings Reception at Mississauga Civic Centre Hosted by MCBA February 19, 2015

FREE Admission

Mississauga Chinese Business Association (MCBA) hosts a Chinese New Year Greetings Reception at the Great Hall, Mississauga Civic Centre. (See map below).

This is a community event to celebrate Chinese New Year, Year of the Goat (or Sheep, or Ram), with the main stream and to introduce the Chinese New Year culture to Canadians. There will be lion dance, cultural performances and refreshment at the reception.

Agenda:
11:30 am - Registration and Reception
12:00 pm - Ceremony:
Welcome and announcements: MC Winnie Fung (VP of MCBA), MC Jake Dheer (Adviser of MCBA)
National Anthem: by Choir Members
Welcome Speech: Lilian Kwok, MCBA President
Dignitaries:
      Fire Chief Tim Beckett, Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services
      Deputy Chief Chris McCord, Peel Regional Police
      Paul Mitcham, Commissioner of Community Services
      Gloria Lo, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)
      Vice Consul Hu Jinhua, Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto
      Andrew Yui, Director, Canada, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
      Barbara O'Neill, President of Heritage Mississauga
      Ashley Lyons, Executive Director, Safe City Mississauga
Lion Eye Dotting, Lion Dance
12:30 pm - Cultural Performance and Refreshments (Hot Chinese Food) supplied by Oceans
      Song: "Jasmine Flower". Dances: "Xinjiang Girl" and "Heaven" by Mississauga Chinese Arts Organization
      Gu Zheng performance by Selena Xu and Amy Chan of Chinese Zither School
      Piano performance by Joey Loh of Mississauga School of Music

To register, please call 905-625-6222, or email: mcba@mcba-canada.com.

For more information, please contact Shella Chun by phone: 905-625-6222, by email: mcba@mcba-canada.com, or visit MCBA website: www.mcba-canada.com.

Location: Great Hall, Mississauga Civic Centre
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Palisades on the Glen

Charity Chili Cook-Off

Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Charity Chili Cook-Off among Palisades Chef, Mississauga Fire Fighters, and Glenerin Inn Chef.

Vote for your favorite chili recipe! $5 per person.

Please RSVP with Concierge at 905-820-8210 by Monday, February 16, 2015.

Underground Parking available for your convenience.

Location: Palisades on the Glen
1665 The Collegeway, Mississauga, ON L5L 3S7 Canada
(On the grounds of the historic Glenerin Inn in Mississauga)
Phone: 905-820-8210
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Port Credit Library

Movie Discussion Club

Thursday, February 19, 2015, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Movie Discussion Club meets on the third Thursday of each month, 6:00- 8:30 pm, from October to May.

Admission is FREE.

For more information, please call 905-615-4835, Port Credit Library.

Location: Port Credit Library
20 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga ON L5G 1C8 Canada
Located at the eastern edge of the Credit River,
On the north side of Lakeshore Road East and west of Stavebank Rd.
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Phone: 905-615-4835

Sponsored by the City of Mississauga - Leading today for tomorrow, Ontario Canada. Education. Recreation. Information. Culture.

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The Crooked Cue

Billiards Night for Parkinsons

Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 7:00 - 11:00 pm

Billiards Night at the Crooked Cue, 75 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga.

Ticket price is $25.00 which includes Food, Tables and Silent Auction.

Contact Jim Wilkinson at 905-279-0627.

For more information, contact: Gerry Descoteaux. Email: gerry.descoteaux@gmail.com.

Location: Crooked Cue
75 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, ON L5G 1C9 Canada
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Lorne Park Library

"The Pianist (2002)"

Friday, February 20, 2015 - 2:00 pm

Rated: R, 150 min - Biography | Drama | War - 28 March 2003 (USA)

Director: Roman Polanski
Writers: Ronald Harwood (screenplay), Wladyslaw Szpilman (book)
Stars: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay

Plot Summary from IMDb. "The true story of Wladyslaw Szpilman who, in the 1930s, was known as the most accomplished piano player in all of Poland, if not Europe. At the outbreak of the Second World War, however, Szpilman becomes subject to the anti-Jewish laws imposed by the conquering Germans. By the start of the 1940s, Szpilman has seen his world go from piano concert halls to the Jewish Ghetto of Warsaw and then must suffer the tragedy of his family deported to a German concentration camp, while Szpilman is conscripted into a forced German Labor Compound. At last deciding to escape, Szpilman goes into hiding as a Jewish refugee where he is witness to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (April 19, 1943 - May 16, 1943) and the Warsaw Uprising (1 August to 2 October 1944)." ~ Written by Anthony Hughes.

Watch Trailer: The Pianist Trailer. YouTube, 1:16 min.

Admission: FREE. Registration is not required.

For more information, please call 905-615-4845.

Location: Lorne Park Library - City of Mississauga Public Library Branch
1474 Truscott Drive, Mississauga ON L5J 1Z2 Canada
(South of the Queen Elizabeth Way [QEW] and East of Southdown Road)
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Phone: 905-615-4845
Email: library.info@mississauga.ca

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Mississauga Central Library

Facebook Basics

At this lecture-based program, learn the basics of Facebook: How to register, navigate the newsfeed, friend people, join groups, and become fans.

Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

For more information and to register, please call Sciences & Business Department 905-615-3500 ext. 3589. Central Library, Green Space West (2nd Floor).

Location: Sciences and Business Department, Green Space West (2nd Floor)
Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Phone: 905-615-3200
Fax: 905-615-4447

Sponsored by the City of Mississauga - Leading today for tomorrow, Ontario Canada. Education. Recreation. Information. Culture.

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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library
Presents:

Winter Family Movie Matinee
"Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)"

Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 2:30 pm

Admission: FREE. No food or drinks allowed in the auditorium.

Rated: PG, 118 min - Adventure | Family | Fantasy - 12 February 2010 (USA)

Director: Chris Columbus
Writers: Craig Titley (screenplay), Rick Riordan (novel)
Stars: Logan Lerman, Kevin McKidd, Steve Coogan

Plot Summary from IMDb. "It's the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson's Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they're not happy: Zeus's lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy's mother. As Percy finds himself caught between angry and battling gods, he and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy's mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves." ~ Written by 20th Century Fox.

Watch Trailer: Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief HD Movie Trailer. YouTube video: 2:30 min.

For more information, please call 905-615-3500 or ask staff at any of the Information Desks at the Central Library or visit the Library's website at www.mississauga.ca/library.

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Stabilizing Your Mood Through Endocrine Balancing
by James Miklos, Ph.D. Psychotherapist

Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 10:00 - 11:30 am

Complimentary.

Instructor: James Miklos, Ph.D. Psychotherapist

Many people diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder (BPD) actually are NOT, but rather they have hormonal dysregulation syndromes. This is prevalent in both men and women. Learn the causes of endocrine imbalance, lifestyle habits, how to resolve the psychological conflicts that inflict the endocrine system and the natural remedies you can take that will help you get on the road to a balanced mood.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Genealogy Resources Available at the Halton Region Museum & Archives

Free Seminar at Oakville Public Library

Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Speaker: John Summers, Curator, Halton Region Museum & Archives.

The Halton Archives, located at the Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, is a valuable resource to the region's history and heritage. At this seminar, you will have a chance to find out what the archives can do for you and learn from the curator about the resources available to the budding genealogist.

The Halton-Peel Branch of the < href="http://www.ogs.on.ca/">Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) was formed on 27 November 1974. This Branch assists genealogists with family roots in Halton and Peel Regions (formerly Counties).

Website: haltonpeel.ogs.on.ca

Admission is FREE.

Location: Oakville Public Library
120 Navy Street, Oakville, ON Canada
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Older Adult Centre

Blood Pressure Clinic

Monday, February 23, 2015 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Have your blood pressure checked on-site and questions answered.

FREE. Provided by Bayshore Home Health.

Location: Lobby, Older Adult Centre
100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2C9 Canada
Phone: 905-615-3207

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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Aging Gracefully
by Amy Armstrong, RHN

Monday, February 23, 2015 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Complimentary.

Instructor: Amy Armstrong, RHN

Do you eat right, drink right, sleep right, move right, talk right, poop right? Let Michelle Armstrong, registered Nutritionist, owner of Strong Nutrition and Weight Loss, help connect the dots to the secrets of Aging Gracefully and together learn about the inflammatory connections between chronic disease and toxicity.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Streetsville Library
Young at Heart Older Adult Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Young at Heart Older Adult Social Club is a program exclusively for older adults and seniors!

11:00 am - 12:00 pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Speaker: Rochella Vassell from Elder Abuse Ontario - Financial Safety.

Chat with friends, meet new people and enjoy the library without distraction.

Enjoy free coffee, cookies and good company!

Location: Streetsville Library
112 Queen Street South, Mississauga ON L5M 1K8 Canada
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Phone: 905-615-4785

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Palisades on the Glen

Lunch and Learn with Experts in Taxation

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Ensure that you know all that you can claim. Benefits applicable to seniors. Presented by Certified Accountants of GenerationMe Inc.

Please RSVP with Concierge at 905-820-8210 by Monday, February 23, 2015.

Underground Parking available for your convenience.

Location: Palisades on the Glen
1665 The Collegeway, Mississauga, ON L5L 3S7 Canada
(On the grounds of the historic Glenerin Inn in Mississauga)
Phone: 905-820-8210
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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library
presents:
Contemporary Polish Cinema

"General Nil (2009)"
"Generał Nil" (original title)

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 6:30 pm

Note: All Polish films in this series are restricted to persons 18 or older.

Rated: NR, 125 min - Biography | Drama | History - 17 April 2009 (Poland)

Director: Ryszard Bugajski
Writers: Ryszard Bugajski, Krzysztof Lukaszewicz
Stars: Olgierd Lukaszewicz, Alicja Jachiewicz, Magdalena Emilianowicz

Rescue "General Nil"! A Movie More People Should See! "Emil August Fieldorf is one of the most inspirational combat heroes of World War II. He fought against both the Nazis and the Soviets and planned the 1944 execution of SS Police Leader Franz Kutschera. Fieldorf's life and his death defy comfortable narratives, though, and his story is largely forgotten.

'General Nil' is a 2009 film based on Fieldorf. 'General Nil' is graced with unimpeachable production values, an unforgetable, heartbreaking and bracing central performance by Olgierd Lukaszewicz, and a story that needs to be told." ~ Blog by Bieganski.

Watch Trailer: General Nil - zwiastun (Trailer). (In Polish). YouTube video, 1:32 min.

In partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto. All films are shown in Polish with English subtitles. All films are restricted to persons 18 or older.

Admission: FREE. Registration is not required.

For more information, contact the Arts & History Department at 905-615-3200, ext. 3660.

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Good Digestion
by Dr. Claire Girgis, ND

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Complimentary.

Instructor: Dr. Claire Girgis, ND

A healthy, nutritious diet is one of the cornerstones of good health. But without good digestion, that healthy diet would go to waste! Proper digestion ensures that we process foods, absorb nutrients and eliminate waste in a healthy way. This talk will explore what constitutes healthy digestion, digestive issues and will provide useful tools for optimizing digestion.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Chamber Music Mississauga and Port Credit Library
present

A Recital of Renaissance and Baroque Music

Alison Melville               Mary Katherine Finch                     Colin Savage

Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 11:00 am

Admission: FREE

Join us for a programme of early music. Alison Melville, Mary Katherine Finch, and Colin Savage perform Renaissance and Baroque music by William Byrd, Vincenzo, and Ruffo, on a matched set of renaissance recorders, and mid twentieth century repertoire by Paul Hindemith, H.U. Staeps, and Paul Angerer.

For more information, please call 905-615-4835, Port Credit Library.

Location: Port Credit Library
20 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga ON L5G 1C8 Canada
On the north side of Lakeshore Road East and west of Stavebank Rd.
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Phone: 905-615-4835

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Mississauga Central Library

Movie Discussion Club

Thursday, February 26, 2015, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Admission: FREE. Registration is not required.

Watch the film and then stay for the discussion. Join the Movie Discussion Club in the Noel Ryan Auditorium on the last Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.

Rated: PG, 126 min - Crime | Drama - 1 November 1967 (USA)

Director: Stuart Rosenberg
Writers: Donn Pearce (screenplay), Frank Pierson (screenplay), Donn Pearce (novel)
Stars: Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Strother Martin

Plot Summary from IMDb. "Luke Jackson is a cool, gutsy prisoner in a Southern chain gang, who, while refusing to buckle under to authority, keeps escaping and being recaptured. The prisoners admire Luke because, as Dragline explains it, "You're an original, that's what you are!" Nevertheless, the camp staff actively works to crush Luke until he finally breaks. ~ Written by alfiehitchie.

Watch Trailer: Cool Hand Luke (1967) trailer. YouTube video: 2:48 min.

For more information please call Sciences & Business Department 905-615-3500 ext. 3589. Email: library.sciences@mississauga.ca.

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Complimentary.

Instructor: Dr. Agnes Matacz, ND

Whether you have been diagnosed with cancer or looking for preventative strategies, this is the seminar for you. Join Dr. Agnes Matacz as she demystifies Naturopathic approaches to cancer care; from intravenous Vitamin C therapy and Mistletoe, to nutritional and nutraceutical strategies that work. Bring your questions and enjoy an interactive evening with the most up-to-date and researched information in integrative cancer care.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Goodness Me! Mississauga Free Class

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
by Dr. Richard Dodd, ND

Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 10:00 - 11:30 am

Complimentary.

Instructor: Richard Dodd, ND

Join Dr. Richard Dodd to learn about the underlying causes of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases such as Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn's Disease. He will explain the relationships of the immune system, the digestive system, and inflammation. Learn how new innovative Naturopathic treatments can influence intestinal bacteria to help restore normal intestinal function. Learn about new innovative Naturopathic treatments that mediate inflammation, promoting healing of the intestinal tract.

Call Goodness Me! at 905-712-8402 to register for this free class, or Register Online.

Location: Goodness Me! Mississauga Store
720 Bristol Rd W. Mississauga ON L5R 4A5 Canada
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Mississauga Library System
presents ...

Relaxation Tips and Techniques

by Elizabeth Banfalvi

by Richard Blonna, Ed.D.

Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 2:00 - 3:30 pm

The "Stress Less" series continues. Relaxation and stress are opposites of each other. If you think stress, you contract, but when you think relaxation, you expand. Learn quick and easy techniques to help yourself relax and counteract the stress you feel.

Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

For more information and to register, please call Mississauga Central Library, Sciences & Business Department 905-615-3500 ext. 3589. Email: library.sciences@mississauga.ca.

Location: Ground Floor Program Room, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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Phone: 905-615-3200
Fax: 905-615-4447

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Mississauga Library System - Mississauga Central Library
Presents:

Winter Family Movie Matinee
"Rango (2011)"
Alternate title: "Cheap As Dirt"

Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 2:30 pm

Admission: FREE. No food or drinks allowed in the auditorium.

Rated: PG, 107 min - Animation | Adventure | Comedy - 4 March 2011 (USA)

Director: Gore Verbinski
Writers: John Logan (story), Gore Verbinski, James Ward Byrkit
Stars: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Timothy Olyphant

Plot summary from IMDB. "Rango is a pet chameleon always on the lookout for action and adventure, except the fake kind, where he directs it and acts in it. After a car accident, he winds up in an old western town called Dirt. What this town needs the most is water, but they also need a hero and a sheriff. The thirsty Rango instantly takes on the role of both and selfishly agrees to take on the case of their missing water." ~ Written by napierslogs.

Watch Trailer: Rango. YouTube: 2:06 min.

For more information, please call 905-615-3500 or ask staff at any of the Information Desks at the Central Library or visit the Library's website at www.mississauga.ca/library.

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3 Canada
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